Atlanta
(2008-06-23)
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The poll might explain why Obama is getting a head start on airing television ads in Georgia.
An Insider Advantage poll shows Republican John McCain and Obama in a dead heat.
There are many reasons why according to Emory University political science professor Merle Black.
BLACK: Obama has already consolidated huge support in the African American community. So, we expect to see the largest turnout of African-Americans in the history of Georgia and that combined with John McCain not running as well among white voters as George Bush did.
Plus, 6 percent of voters surveyed support Libertarian candidate and former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr.
The poll comes as Obama begins airing a television ad in Georgia and 17 other states. It features Obama evoking patriotic themes. Black says it's an attempt to court rural, white Georgians away from McCain. © Copyright 2009, WABE
